Aucto Visio Frames
Augmented Reality Street Art: Fusing the Physical and the Digital
Introducing AR Frames by Frank Styles / Aucto Visio
AR Frames is an innovative blend of hand-painted street art and cutting-edge augmented reality (AR), designed to captivate audiences through interactive, immersive experiences. Developed by artist Frank Styles, the project combines traditional craftsmanship with digital storytelling—bringing art to life on the streets, in galleries, and at events.
If you’re in front of one of the frames, click the link below to see in Augmented Reality
What Are AR Frames?
AR Frames are hand-built, hand-painted sculptures designed as both stand-alone street artworks and digital portals. When viewed through a smartphone, the frame becomes a window into an animated digital world—transforming public space into an interactive gallery.
Accessible via a simple QR code and using web-based AR, the experience requires no app downloads, making it fast and user-friendly for a wide audience.
What Makes This Work Unique?
Custom Physical Frames: Built from scratch using MDF, plywood, and pine, each frame is a unique art piece in its own right.
Augmented Reality Artworks: Layered 2D and 3D digital artworks created using Lens Studio, triggered by the frame’s painted design.
Interactive Features: Users can change colours manually within the AR environment and take selfies inside the artwork.
Pop-Up Ready: Portable and adaptable, the frames can be easily set up at festivals, galleries, or public spaces.
Video showing AR Frames in action
Proven Public Engagement
The AR Frames project reached an estimated 800+ people across four public events in Sunderland. Audience feedback was overwhelmingly positive—many experiencing AR for the first time.
Key events included:
Sunderland Art Festival – Roker Park 19/07/25
Rugby World Cup Celebrations - Keel Square 23/08/25
Sunderland Art Festival - Sheepfolds Stables 31/08/25
Sunderland Art Festival - Sunnside Gardens 27/09/25
Website analytics confirm strong engagement:
Peak day: 207 page views from 90 unique users
Average of 3 users per group = High real-world impact
Why Commission AR Street Art?
Augmented reality street art:
Transforms public spaces
Draws foot traffic and social media attention
Appeals to broad age ranges (7–50+)
Is accessible, inclusive, and scalable
Whether you're looking to activate a high street, commission a festival centerpiece, or experiment with future-facing public art—Aucto Visio offers a fresh, engaging solution.
Let’s Create Something New Together
I'm now looking for commissions, partnerships, and collaborative opportunities to develop new AR street art experiences. Whether it’s a single frame or a city-wide trail, I bring creative vision, technical expertise, and a commitment to public engagement.